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Spiced Pumpkin Red Split Lentil & Turmeric Soup by Daylesford

A filling and satisfying soup that offers a wonderfully hearty and satisfying bowl around which family and friends can come together. Made using some of our favourite winter vegetables, fibre-rich lentils and the antioxidant properties of fresh turmeric it is truly brimming with nutritional value.
Serves
Serves 2
Total Time
30 Minutes
Ingredients
75g of pancetta or bacon, finely diced
2 tsp of rapeseed or olive oil
1 tbsp of butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
2 sticks of celery, finely chopped
250g of pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1cm cubes
2 tsp of fresh thyme, picked leaves only
2 bay leaves
1 tsp of fresh turmeric, finely grated
Salt and pepper
100g of red split lentils
500ml of organic vegetable or chicken bone broth
1 tsp of apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp of fresh lemon juice
15g of parsley, roughly chopped
2 tbsp of crème fraiche (optional)
Method
Step 1

Put the pancetta and one teaspoon of the oil into a heavy-bottomed saucepan and toss over a gentle heat until turning golden brown and crispy.

Step 2

Next, add the the remaining teaspoon of oil, along with the butter, onion, garlic, carrot, celery, pumpkin, thyme, bay leaves, turmeric and seasoning. Sautee for one to two minutes before adding two tablespoons of water and returning the lid to the pan. Turn the heat to down and gently sweat for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Once the pumpkin is just beginning to soften, add the lentils, stock, and apple cider vinegar and bring to the boil. Simmer for ten minutes or until the lentils are cooked and all of the ingredients have softened.

Step 4

Just before serving, stir through the fresh lemon juice and parsley adding the crème fraiche for a little creaminess, should you wish.

Recipe courtesy of Daylesford

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